Self-Righteousness & The Justice of God
Job 29-37
The Big Picture
1) A New Friend: Elihu
2) A New Order: Job-Elihu-God
3) A New Point: Don’t self-justify
Job’s Self-Defense (29-31)
“I was once respected by all for my righteousness & justice.” (29:7-8, 11-14) “Now I am ridiculed by the foolish & rejected by God.” (30:1, 9-10, 16, 20-21) “What have I done to deserve all this pain?” (31:5-6, 13-14, 24-25, 28, 35-37) Setting Up The Scene (32:1-5)
Elihu’s Rebuke of Job (32-37)
“I have listened to everyone and now I must speak.” (32:6-8, 18-19) “Arguing with God is foolish because God is so much greater.” (33:8-13) “God is righteous and sovereign even when He is silent.” (34:12-15, 29-30) “Job is speaking of things he doesn’t fully understand.” (35:6-7, 16)
“God is good and loving even when He allows suffering.” (36:2-3, 5, 26) “God does great things we cannot comprehend.” (37:4-5, 14-16, 23-24) Our Takeaways
1- Own the Folly of Self-Righteousness
2- Trust in God’s Righteousness.
3- In our suffering, we need a BIGGER view of God.
